What is Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen's health inspection score?

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen last inspected?

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen was last inspected on September 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen have?

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen has 25 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen safe to eat at?

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen serve?

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen

Name: Ruffino's Italian Restaurant-kitchen
Address: 18811 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge, 70809
Rating: 80

18811 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

2 inspections

Oct

Feb 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

May 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Inspection History

10 records on file

7 Routine3 Re-inspection

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
SANITIZER2513 - A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
SANITIZER2513 - A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
BULK1903 - Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food.−2
MECHANICAL/HOOD3713 - Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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